Tap, swipe, pinch — what every gesture on your phone does, explained in plain English.
14 gestures
Tap
A quick touch
Double-tap
Two quick taps in a row
Long-press (or "press and hold")
Touch and hold for about 1 second
Swipe up to close apps
Slide finger up the screen
Swipe up and pause (App Switcher)
Slide up partway and hold
Swipe down from the top
Slide finger down from the top
Swipe down on home screen
Slide down in the middle
Swipe from the edge to go back
Slide from the left edge inward
Pinch to zoom
Two fingers spread apart or together
Scroll with one finger
Slide finger up or down
Two-finger tap (read aloud)
Tap with two fingers
Press the side button
Press once
Volume buttons
Press up or down
Take a screenshot
Press two buttons together
Quick Tip: Practice each gesture a few times when you have a quiet moment — they become automatic with repetition.